Petrobras has selected Fugro to carry out a geotechnical site investigation for the 18 MW Rio de Janeiro Offshore Wind Pilot Project. Operating within a nearshore area off São João da Barra, Fugro will collect geotechnical data to support the project design.
The work includes soil sampling, in situ testing, and laboratory analysis at four coastal and shallow-water sites, alongside onshore investigations to guide cable landfall and routing. Field operations and analysis will begin in April and continue through the third quarter of 2026, with final reporting scheduled for 2027. Fugro’s Brazil-based teams will manage the project, combining nearshore operations from the Rio das Ostras hub with laboratory analysis at the Pinhais facility.
